monogamy

mo·nog·a·my  (m-ng-m)

n.

1. The practice or condition of having a single sexual partner during a period of time.

2.

a. The practice or condition of being married to only one person at a time.

b. The practice of marrying only once in a lifetime.

3. Zoology The condition of having only one mate during a breeding season or during the breeding life of a pair.

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mo·noga·mist n.

mo·noga·mous adj.

mo·noga·mous·ly adv.

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monogamy

Noun

the state or practice of having only one husband or wife at a time [mono- + Greek gamos marriage]

monogamous adj

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monogamy

the custom of marriage to one wife or one husband at a time. — monogamous, adj.

See also: Marriage

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

monogamy - having only one spouse at a time monogamousness marriage, matrimony, spousal relationship, wedlock, union - the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union" monogyny - having only one wife at a time serial monogamy - a succession of short monogamous relationships (as by someone who undergoes multiple divorces)

Translations

monogamy [mɔˈnɔgəmɪ] n → monogamie f

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monogamy [məˈnɔgəmɪ] n → Monogamie f

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monogamy [məˈnɔgəmɪ] n → monogamia